Assistant Director of Athletics Advancement and Leadership Annual Fund

Position Title:

Assistant Director of Athletics Advancement and Leadership Annual Fund

Time Type:

Full time

Position Summary and Qualifications:

About Saint Joseph’s University:
Saint Joseph’s University is a private Jesuit institution committed to academic excellence, community engagement, and the development of the whole person. Athletics and Advancement work in partnership to foster pride, connection, and philanthropic support among alumni, families, and friends of the University.

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Saint Joseph’s University seeks a collaborative and results-oriented professional to serve as Assistant Director of Athletics Advancement, Leadership Annual Fund. This position plays a key role in driving philanthropic support for SJU Athletics, with a focus on leadership annual giving across non-basketball programs. The role emphasizes donor engagement, strategic coordination with coaches and Advancement colleagues, and execution of high-impact events aligned with the University’s Jesuit mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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Position Title:

Assistant Director of Athletics Advancement and Leadership Annual Fund

Time Type:

Full time

Position Summary and Qualifications:

About Saint Joseph’s University:
Saint Joseph’s University is a private Jesuit institution committed to academic excellence, community engagement, and the development of the whole person. Athletics and Advancement work in partnership to foster pride, connection, and philanthropic support among alumni, families, and friends of the University.

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Saint Joseph’s University seeks a collaborative and results-oriented professional to serve as Assistant Director of Athletics Advancement, Leadership Annual Fund. This position plays a key role in driving philanthropic support for SJU Athletics, with a focus on leadership annual giving across non-basketball programs. The role emphasizes donor engagement, strategic coordination with coaches and Advancement colleagues, and execution of high-impact events aligned with the University’s Jesuit mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership Annual Fund Strategy & Portfolio Management

• Partner with senior Advancement leadership to establish and manage a portfolio of leadership annual fund donors.

• Lead the strategic planning and execution of the Hawk Athletic Fund, with accountability for meeting an annual fundraising goal of $1.25 million.

• Oversee strategy and

• Build and execute strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors.

• Organize and streamline donor and prospect lists across all non-basketball athletic programs to ensure coordinated outreach and engagement.

Athletics Program Collaboration

• Collaborate with head coaches and program leaders of non-basketball teams to develop and implement annual fundraising plans.

• Create tailored “priority menus” for each team that clearly outline funding needs and giving opportunities.

• Develop concise, compelling “90-second” promotional pitches or storytelling assets for each program to support donor engagement and solicitations.

Campaigns & Initiatives

• Work closely with Adam Gault and the Advancement team to support planning and execution of the University’s Day of Giving campaign, with a focus on Athletics participation and results.

Events & Donor Engagement

• Assist in the planning and execution of Athletics-related donor events, including:

• Ensure strong event execution and a high-quality donor experience aligned with Advancement goals.

• Lead post-event follow-up efforts to deepen donor relationships, enhance stewardship, and increase future engagement and giving.

Game Day & Ticketing Coordination

• Oversee Advancement-related ticket allocations and experiences for men’s and women’s basketball games.

• Collaborate with advancement colleagues to strategically engage current parent donors through game day experiences and targeted outreach.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting

• Work closely with colleagues across Advancement and Athletics to ensure alignment of messaging, strategy, and donor engagement efforts.

• Maintain accurate records of donor interactions, event participation, and fundraising progress within the University’s CRM system.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of constituents.

• Excellent organizational and project management abilities, with attention to detail.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling donor messaging.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Commitment to the mission and values of Saint Joseph’s University.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

• Regular evening and weekend work required, particularly during athletic seasons and events.

• Occasional travel may be required for donor visits and University functions.

Pay Transparency:

The estimated pay range for this position is $50,000-$55,000 annually. The offered salary will be commensurate with work experience and educational background.

Notice to Out of State Applicants:  

Saint Joseph’s University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (not including New York City zip codes), and Delaware (Delaware residents must regularly be present for over 50% of work time on an SJU campus).  If an employee must relocate to meet these conditions, financial assistance may be available but is not guaranteed.

Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE

Saint Joseph’s University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail titleix@sju.edu, visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-660-1145. To learn more about the University’s Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University’s response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit www.sju.edu/titleix. Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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